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The official The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3 teaser was released last week and now we can’t contain our excitement for the final season of the show. It’ll be up to Belly to decide her ultimate fate — will she choose team Jeremiah, Conrad or go a completely different direction with her life?
In anticipation for the show’s premiere, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate other than throwing a party. Inviting friends over, serving themed foods and decorating our house for the occasion is a must.
If you’re anything like us and are looking to throw a party of your own, we’ve gathered the best ideas to create the ultimate TSITP party. No need to take, notes, because we’ve got everything in detail down below. It’s time to make the most of the end of a beautiful few years of The Summer I Turned Pretty — keep reading for your fool-proof party guide.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Party Guide
Set the Scene
Blue, White and Tan Color Scheme
TSITP is known for its iconic nautical color scheme of blue, white and tan. To set the scene in your home, you’ll want to decorate with items that fit this color scheme. Everything from the balloons, party banners, paper plates and drinking glasses can be on brand.
Stripe Paper Plates
Stripe Paper Cups
Cousins Beach Paper Plates
Champagne & Bow Garland
Baby Blue Paper Lanterns
Blue White & Beige Balloons
Touches of Coastal Grandma Decor
Susannah absolutely embraced the coastal grandma aesthetic in the show.
Leaning into the nautical aesthetic of the show, feel free to add some touches of coastal grandma decor. You don’t need many of these pieces, but simple hints of decor around your home can make the party theme come even more to life.
Scalloped Pillar Candle Holder
Blue Oval Bamboo Serving Platter
Blue Stripe Table Runner
Bloom Block Print Vase
Pool Party
A swim in the pool is how Belly, Steven, Jeremiah and Conrad hang out on a daily basis.
While a pool party might not be possible for some people, taking advantage of this opportunity for a watch party would be such a great idea.
You could even set up a screen and projector by the pool to enjoy and watch while laying back on a pool floaty. How fun would that be?
Cousins Beach Bonfire
The Cousins Beach bonfire was an iconic occasion in the show. Making your own bonfire or lighting a fire pit on your patio, is the perfect way to end the night. Gather with your friends around the fire to make s’mores, laugh and review the premier of the show.
Taylor Swift & Olivia Rodrigo Music
You can’t host a party without music in the background. Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo songs are a common theme throughout every episode of the show, so creating your own playlist of these songs or turning on a premade TSITP playlist on Spotify will create the the perfect ambience.
The Summer I Turned Pretty Official Playlist
The Summer I Turned Pretty Vibes Playlist
Fresh Flowers
Susannah also loved fresh flowers, so it only seems right to have a couple of vases of beautiful peonies and hydrangeas around your home. Gorgeous florals will add life and vibrancy that Susannah was known for in the show. They’re an addition that just makes so much sense.
Essential Menu Items
Cherry Coke (Belly’s Favorite) & Pomegranate Margaritas
Needing some drink ideas to add to the menu? How about some of Belly’s iconic favorites. The first one being Cherry Coke. It’s Belly’s favorite drink. Serve it in the can or in a glass over ice for your guests to enjoy.
Another classic drink from the series are the pomegranate margaritas. Belly had a few too many of these on the 4th of July and let’s just say things didn’t turn outing Jeremiah made these for the family 4th of July party and we can’t get over how amazing they sound.
Check out this pomegranate margarita mocktail recipe.
“Good Muffins”
You know the “good muffins” that Belly and Jeremiah ran to pick up in the mornings? Why not make them for the party! You could make classic blueberry streusel muffins, chocolate chip muffins or even a chocolate muffin — the possibilities are endless, but you have to make sure they are really good muffins (lol).
Check out our popular bakery-style muffin recipes:
Debutante Tea Party Food
Lastly, another themed food option to serve your friends is tea party food — similar to the food served at the debutante ball in the first book (and first season of the show). Tea cakes, bite-size sandwiches, coastal-design cookies and other treats your friends will love.
Other TSITP Party Must-Haves
Whale of a Tale Cousins Beach Tote Bag
We’ll Always Have Summer
Team Conrad Shirt
Team Jeremiah Shirt
Team Belly Shirt
Cousins Beach Pajama Set
Seascape Body Mist
